Residential Counselor

HELIX HUMAN SERVICES INC•Springfield, MA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor serves as a therapeutic agent to young children and adolescents with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, at both of our residential programs. Under the direction of the Program Manager and/or members of leadership team, Clinician, Assistant Program Manager, and Clinical Case Manager, the residential counselor is responsible for directly working with the youth to create, implement, develop, and maintain a strong and supportive and trauma informed relationship. In addition, The Residential Counselor is responsible for directly engaging the youth in daily activities, working in groups, and implementing the daily routine. As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Residential Counselor will collaborate with the clinical staff to ensure the objectives of the individual treatment plans are being met. The SHARP Residential Program is designed to support youth (ages 13-18) who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community. This specialty residential program supports youth who have experienced trauma, with moderate to severe mental health and behavioral health challenges and may be struggling with their personal identity.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent
1-2 years of experience working with children in a residential program preferred.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified. Training will be provided.
Current valid driver’s license is required.
Must be 21 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, implement, develop, and maintain a strong and supportive and trauma informed relationship with youth
Directly engaging the youth in daily activities
Working in groups
Implementing the daily routine
Collaborate with the clinical staff to ensure the objectives of the individual treatment plans are being met.